Teen arrested after allegedly robbing stores wearing Halloween mask: Police

Toronto police have arrested a 17-year-old boy after an investigation into three robberies committed by a suspect wearing a Halloween mask.

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Police said a pet shop and a sandwich shop in Scarborough were robbed on consecutive Tuesdays in early November. In both instances, a masked youth armed with a black handgun and a knife entered the shop and demanded cash.

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The victim at the sandwich shop resisted and police said he was pushed through a glass window pane.

The teen was arrested after police said he was recognized by a victim while walking by the pet shop earlier this week. Police allegedly found a mask and a knife during their search of the suspect.

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The youth is facing 10 charges including robbery, robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent, assault and possession of a weapon.

Police have not disclosed what type of mask the youth was wearing.